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rOckY

rOckY

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Well, like most other people on this site I'm an avid reader. In particular, I tend to favor science fiction and fantasy novels while delving into contemporary fiction pieces here and there. Favorite authors remain to be Frank Herbert of Dune fame and Haruki Murakami.

Please note that my bookshelf is a virtual approximation of those... more »
  • Cubao, Quezon City, Philippines
  • member since March 2, 2007

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  • Melmoth

    Melmoth says

    Enjoy Ender's Shadow!

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Tim W

    Tim W says

    Hey rOckY, thanks! I'm going to try to get this group motivated and try to have some interesting discussions. We'll see if it works! I need something to keep me sane while I look for a job. Being unemployed is no fun! Hope you're well, look forward to talking to you more!

    Posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • meann

    meann says

    Yup, I did! Here's the proof -- http://goo.gl/8uWAn
    LOL

    Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Melmoth

    Melmoth says

    Herbert, comic books and Murakami! A man after my own heart. Have you ever read anything by Gene Wolfe or M. John Harrison? Wolfe's Book of the New Sun series is a fantastic "journey" sort of endeavor full of mysteries and half-truths, and Harrison's books share a similar quality to Murakami's in that nothing is spelled out, everything is a little mystery and full of emotion.

    Posted 2 years ago. ( send a note )
  • allan for beginners

    allan for beginners says

    Thanks just the same, sir ;-)

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • allan for beginners

    allan for beginners says

    I will definitely check your site. If you have time, you might also want to browse thru my poetry at http://www.allanandres.blogspot.com/

    I do originals, as well as adaptation into Filipino of different works of different poets as Pablo Neruda, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and many others. Thanks.

    Posted 3 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Lauren F

    Lauren F says

    Hi, I'm working with the Telegraph, and I thought you might like to know about a new project by Alexander McCall Smith. He's writing an online novel at www.telegraph.co.uk/online novel finishing in February. I saw your review of No 1 Ladies Detective Agency, so thought you might be interested in more of the authors work. You can catch up on previous chapters on the site. I've also made a group here, where you might like to discuss the project. If you join, you'll be my first member! I hope you enjoy the story.

    Posted 4 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason Roy

    Jason Roy says

    I agree. I was a bit angry about the ending because of their self-purpose. I did read the prequels and so when I got to the last chapter of "Hunters" I thought to myself "There is no way Frank Herbert thought this up." Just read the last two chapters of Chapterhouse and it becomes terribly obvious that F.Herbert and B. Herbert had a different idea in mind. I will, however, read "Sandworms" I'll just be bored with the thinking machine chapters.
    Oh, I don't like these messages either. My email says I have messages but it's too hard to find them on Shelfari.

    Jason

    Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason Roy

    Jason Roy says

    Thanks for the add!

    Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Jason Roy

    Jason Roy says

    Have you read the last two installments of Dune? If so, what do you think? I"ve only read Hunters of Dune so, please no spoilers about the next one. Hey, this Gregory is my brother.

    Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Gregory

    Gregory says

    I've appreciated many of your insights into the Dune books. Thanks for your reviews.

    Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )
  • jeub

    jeub says

    rocky! ^_^

    Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )
  • jeub

    jeub says

    rocky! ^_^

    Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Will

    Will says

    Most of the TPBs are scans. Except for the important ones, like Kingdom Come and Marvels, and Crisis on Infinite Earths, I do have those. Sobrang expensive if I collect them all eh. Next project is to collect hardcopies of the Sandman Books. :)

    Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )
  • islandhopper

    islandhopper says

    Wouldn't it be fun meeting Filipino shelfarians online? Talking about favorite books, Filipino or otherwise. Sharing great places to find bargain books. Talking about local events that get book geeks like us excited. Join the group Flips Flipping Pages to get the most out of the shelfarian experience.

    Posted 5 years ago. ( send a note )
  • vision56557

    vision56557 says

    I only have 4 pages of shelves :(

    Posted 6 years ago. ( send a note )
  • Tembi

    Tembi says

    Hello and welcome to Shelfari! I noticed you have numerous iterations of books by Haruki Murakami--what genre do these fall under?

    And what's your opinion on Shel Silverstein? I've never quite been able to decide if his amusing poems outweigh the disturbing ones... I have fond memories of the books as a child, but when I went to purchase one, flipped through too many poems that were so very odd. I'd love to hear your thoughts!

    Posted 6 years ago. ( send a note )